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J944 SUD

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,977 mi
Last recorded149,977 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ944 SUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 149,977 miles

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2013 149,549 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 149,441 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Rear Additional braking device component(s) contaminated (3.6.I.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 147,979 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 147,969 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 147,241 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 147,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 147,044 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 147,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 146,773 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 146,645 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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J944 SUD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J944 SUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J944 SUD registered?

J944 SUD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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